2026 Requirements
CCPA/CPRA
Pentest
Data last verified: January 2026
Penetration Testing for CCPA/CPRA
Reasonable security measures required; penetration testing is evidence of compliance We align deliverables to California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act evidence needs and auditor expectations.
$5K-$150K
Typical investment for Pentest
1-4 weeksPenalties: Up to $7,500 per intentional violation, private right of action for breaches
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
Evidence to Satisfy Auditors
Scope coverage matched to CCPA/CPRA controls
Reporting mapped to California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act evidence checklist
Retest to validate remediation before audit deadlines
Decision factors
Scope: External, internal, web app, API, cloud
Testing approach: Black box vs gray box vs white box
Compliance mapping: Reports formatted for specific frameworks
Retest inclusion: Verification of remediation
Timeline: Typical 1-4 weeks for completion
FAQs
Is Penetration Testing required for CCPA/CPRA?
Reasonable security measures required; penetration testing is evidence of compliance
How often should Pentest be done for CCPA/CPRA?
Ongoing compliance, annual security assessments recommended
What happens if we skip Pentest for CCPA/CPRA?
Up to $7,500 per intentional violation, private right of action for breaches
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